Hollywood legendary director

Ben Stiller doesn't think there is any problem with signing the long-term contract, of course, provided that the performance is sufficiently paid.

For him, the first 10 million US dollars is certainly satisfactory.

The two-part contract was signed under the witness of the lawyers of both parties. Ben Stiller asked relaxedly: "Mr. Rust, can I know when it will start?"

"Not sure. We naturally hope to move forward quickly, but the director has not found a suitable candidate. If you have any recommendations, you can mention it. You should know more comedy directors than I do."

Ben Stiller took this to heart.

After two days, Ben Stiller really brought in a comedy director and recommended Jay Roach.

Speaking of this, that can be regarded as a late bloomer in the comedy circle.

Able to edit, direct, produce, and write a book.

As for his works, he may be most familiar with the series of "Powers of Ace" and "Meet Father-in-law".

At that time, it was still in 1997. After making a few films of which the style had not yet been determined and the qualifications gained from writing scripts, Jay Roach, who was 40 years old, worked with the investment of Xinxian Pictures to make an anti-agent. Image works.

No one thought that this very contrasting and spoof film was very popular with audiences. It was released on the eve of the summer vacation and won over 53.8 million box office in one fell swoop.

Of course, it is precisely because I did not expect that the estimated market potential of the film was wrong, and Xin Xian Pictures was a step slower in the film arrangement, otherwise more than 50 million would not be the end of the film.

After entering the offline market, the video tapes and DVDs of this film were directly sold out.

The second film was launched in 1999. The cumulative box office in the first weekend was much higher than the total box office of the first film. The momentum is catching up with the first film of "Star Wars", and then the surrounding copyrights have also increased with the tide, and the relevant image of children’s clothing has become that. The audience's acceptance of the bursts of money in a period of time is evident.

However, Lehman’s interest in him is more in his directing style. Jay Roach is very good at that spoof and contrasting humor. "Meet Father-in-Law" is actually a similar routine. Spy 007 has become an alternative interpretation of the relationship between family husband and son-in-law.

So, when Ben Stiller invited this, Lehman was quite satisfied.

To be precise, after the decline of the new line, the studio that Jay Roger most often cooperated with was Universal. He also opened his own studio. Under normal circumstances, this person would not cooperate easily with other companies and would have no way of thinking. ......

As for the original director Sean Levy, that is also inseparable from Fox, and it is more difficult.

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Jay Roger was sitting on the sofa, and he didn't know what to do.

He is old, and his desire to make a film is far less intense than when he was young. In addition, his reputation is getting heavier, and he is very cautious about the project, for fear that he will fall into the hole if he is not paying attention. Cooperate with the factory and have been communicating with the world;

Then there is "Meet Your Father-in-Law 2", the production budget is high, but the box office results are not as impressive as the first one. Universal does not want to continue this project, which makes him a little upset, but he also knows that the continuation is such a thing. It is easy to consume audience expectations;

Then, it was Ben Stiller who asked him to direct the new project.

Because of the filming of the two films "Meet Father-in-Law", the relationship between the two is very good. In other words, Jay Roger has a very topical conversation about such a very thoughtful actor and people who have directing experience. , It is common to visit each other.

When he came here yesterday, he was of course very casual. He hoped that the two of us would cooperate again. He also explained a little bit how important the "Museum" project Firefly is. As for the script and the general content, it is not because of professionalism. Said, but I mentioned that it was a comedy, and also said that I had decided to participate in the performance, but the director position is still vacant, the specific responsibility for director Roger to decide by himself.

And what makes Jay's mind float the most is the phrase "we two will cooperate again." On the contrary, he doesn't pay much attention to it. If the project is not good, he will definitely not accept it. He has passed it. A rookie period that requires desperately seizing every opportunity.

So, in the end he decided to come and meet.

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Jay looked at Lyman who was close to him after he came in, and he still felt a little bit in his heart. No matter whether he cooperated or not, he still had a good sense of this well-known director, and he was here. How can he not figure out?Just ask first.

After some greetings and politeness, Jay went straight to the topic: "Can I read the script first?"-Comedy projects, there are also different directions, and it is very important that it is appropriate.

"Of course." Lehman took out the first version of the official script written by the screenwriting department that he had prepared and handed it to Jay.

Then, he understood what Ben Stiller meant to cooperate with him.

This script...

How do you feel that it is my way?Jay Roger was very surprised.

Because "Museum Surprise Night" is to directly overthrow the old serious, historical record, and relatively tall museum image, and replace it with a Tucao drama. Well, this is what he turned into a mainstream and positive agent image at the time. The Han Han of good luck is the same comedy trick, which is to break the audience's habitual thinking.

Okay, the script is passed.Jay put down the script, satisfied.

Not to mention anything else, this subject is very appetizing to him.

After Jay became interested in this project, he asked: "How much investment, and what do you think about shooting fireflies?"-This is to test his right to speak in the implementation of the project.

However, these are exactly what Lehman has considered for a long time. For a director of Jay's level, fame and fortune have long been less important. On the contrary, the higher a director stands, the more he cares about his own contribution to the entire project. Take control.

Lehman himself is like this, and of course he can understand other directors.

He said with certainty: "The budget is 75 million. Except for Ben Stiller, who took 10 million, the special effects business is contracted by the digital field. As long as you join, you will be instructed. We only look at the results."

Lyman finished speaking and looked at Jay quietly.

This condition already satisfies a director's desire for control. The remaining actor candidates will directly fill his direct line team. As long as it is suitable, Lehman will not object.

Anyway, the budget is there, and the shooting can be completed within this level, then everyone is happy.

But if you want to reach out and add money in the middle of the photo like Cameron did, it proves that he also has half the money-absorbing ability of that paranoid.

Of course, most normal directors will not experiment with new technologies during the shooting process or deviate significantly from the shooting plan.

In fact, Lehman also intends to sign a few more film contracts with Jay Roger, but the director is no better than the actor. There are very few people behind the scenes who threaten to raise prices for projects they lead. In terms of union performance, every step of the salary is regulated. Perfect, there is no one step to the sky, even if Cameron filmed "Titanic", people did not get too much salary that shouldn't be paid.

In other words, there can be more requirements for the freedom of shooting, but the salary is not as fast as the actors. Of course, this is also because most directors who have scored are divided into the box office. The better the film score, the better. The more you get, there is no need to discuss the basic salary.

Jay got the promise of shooting, carefully weighed it for a while, hesitated and couldn’t help the surprise brought to him by "Museum Surprise Night", and finally affirmed: "I like this script very much. After signing the shooting contract tomorrow, I Go ahead and shoot."

As for how much salary he can get, there is no need to mention at all.

Because his agent and Firefly will definitely negotiate a reasonable term.

In fact, directors are much easier to deal with than actors.

Lehman will not share the box office profit for the benefit of the director.

He has always recognized that the director should determine the amount of salary at the box office. With a brain in charge of the overall situation and a tool that is controlled, who should be rewarded?

Of course, perhaps for the big-name actors, their charisma and the fan market they have worked so hard to manage is also a bargaining chip that can be brought to the negotiating table.

There is no question of pitting or not.

Negotiate? If you get together, you can cooperate. If you don't agree, there is no loss. Everyone is fighting for their own gains.

And, does the ass decide the head.There is not much difference between superior and inferior.